CVE-2014-4991: (1) lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb and (2) lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.

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HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4991 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting codders-dataset. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

(1) lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb and (2) lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.1 for Ruby place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codders-dataset project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-10 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codders-dataset project codders-dataset DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy codders-dataset || rpm -q codders-dataset || codders-dataset --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison codders-dataset sudo apt install codders-dataset=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2.1> sudo apt-mark hold codders-dataset

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list codders-dataset sudo dnf downgrade codders-dataset-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add codders-dataset

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-4991?

codders-dataset: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4991 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4991 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-4991 affect?

CVE-2014-4991 affects codders-dataset. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). (1) lib/dataset/database/mysql.rb and (2) lib/dataset/database/postgresql.rb in the codders-dataset gem 1.3.2.1 for Ruby place credentials on the mysqldump command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing th

How urgent is CVE-2014-4991?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

MySQL vulnerabilities · PostgreSQL vulnerabilities · Ruby vulnerabilities

References

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